This is the Rioja Blanco Reserva. It’s got a fair amount of oak influence, which is OK, because it’s subtle and, to be frank, the character of the fruit here is a little weak, so the oak is the most interesting part. (Full disclosure, I’m not a huge fan of Spanish white varietals.) But overall, it’s very nicely balanced and has a little bit of complexity on the palate.
This is the Rioja Blanco Reserva. It’s got a fair amount of oak influence, which is OK, because it’s subtle and, to be frank, the character of the fruit here is a little weak, so the oak is the most interesting part. (Full disclosure, I’m not a huge fan of Spanish white varietals.) But overall, it’s very nicely balanced and has a little bit of complexity on the palate.
Jul 31st, 2022
Cherry, chocolate and blackberry, good acid with a vanilla sweetness and dark roast quality. An oaky style, but plenty of quality for the dollar.
Cherry, chocolate and blackberry, good acid with a vanilla sweetness and dark roast quality. An oaky style, but plenty of quality for the dollar.
Jul 16th, 2022
Cocoa powder, vanilla and spiced plum on the nose. Well balanced tannin, coffee and plum in the mouth. Benchmark Rioja, hard to fault, but if you were being critical - no wow factor.
Cocoa powder, vanilla and spiced plum on the nose. Well balanced tannin, coffee and plum in the mouth. Benchmark Rioja, hard to fault, but if you were being critical - no wow factor.
Aug 18th, 2021
Unfiltered... cigarettes.
Tobacco. Smoke. Leather. Dark. Berries.
Unfiltered... cigarettes.
Tobacco. Smoke. Leather. Dark. Berries.
May 30th, 2021
Served at a drinks party for the family ahead of my sister's wedding. This Rioja was an appropriate choice as her husband to be spent some time in Spain has a student. Tasty and approachable, with good backbone yet surprisingly supple. That's how she describes him. The wine was also tasty.
Served at a drinks party for the family ahead of my sister's wedding. This Rioja was an appropriate choice as her husband to be spent some time in Spain has a student. Tasty and approachable, with good backbone yet surprisingly supple. That's how she describes him. The wine was also tasty.
Sep 15th, 2017
It was a decent wine. Drinkable. The WS 93 rating is questionable. Bought from Costco.
It was a decent wine. Drinkable. The WS 93 rating is questionable. Bought from Costco.
2 people found it helpfulSep 23rd, 2016
A great introduction to classic style. Balsamic, sweet N sour, black berry jam & tart red fruits (cranberry, cherry) . Cedar, roasted coconut, vanilla bean. Sweaty sock, old leather purse.
A great introduction to classic style. Balsamic, sweet N sour, black berry jam & tart red fruits (cranberry, cherry) . Cedar, roasted coconut, vanilla bean. Sweaty sock, old leather purse.
1 person found it helpfulDec 7th, 2016
Vintage 2012 - quite reliable, true to type, gives pleasure, quaffable
Vintage 2012 - quite reliable, true to type, gives pleasure, quaffable
May 4th, 2017
2010. Modern profile. Think bright red fruit, not oak. Steady acid, mild tannins, easy finish. Versatile for sure. 13.5%abv. $29.
2010. Modern profile. Think bright red fruit, not oak. Steady acid, mild tannins, easy finish. Versatile for sure. 13.5%abv. $29.
Apr 6th, 2017
So fresh , super grippy. God bless CVNE. 2012. Gave it a short (1hr) decant, which Id like to think tempered its grapey-ness.
So fresh , super grippy. God bless CVNE. 2012. Gave it a short (1hr) decant, which Id like to think tempered its grapey-ness.
Mar 28th, 2017
La Rioja, Spain
